When my family and I left New York a few years ago, I feared I would never enjoy truly fabulous Italian food again. But now I can make it! And not just the basic spaghetti and sauce... Mary Ann makes it fun and uncomplicated, which is great for a working mom like me. Good, hearty foods that my husband and I and our two young kids all can enjoy. Brava, Mary Ann!

As Tuscany is one of my favorite places in Italy, I can highly recommend this DVD. It's unique because it combines features of both travel and cooking DVDs. You get to know insider tips about Tuscany and learn how to cook some authentic Tuscan dishes as well. The scenery is beautiful and the dishes look wonderful.

Mary Ann Esposito is shown here on public television and I just love her--she's like a member of my family teaching me how to cook in the old-fashioned Italian way.

This DVD is beautiful and informative--I recommend it highly!